This location was perfect - was in town for a wedding in Mattapoisett which was only a 6 mile drive. The neighborhood is quiet, and Dierdre and her husband were so welcoming and friendly! The little things were what made it so appealing: The fridge stocked with snacks, fresh blueberries, some juice, and also coffee beans/a grinder, hot-pot for boiling water, a plethora of teas and snacks. The suite was cozy but exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend!

We love when we are pleasantly surprised and that we were at Deirdre's sweet little apartment this week. Clean, clever, and with a wonderful bath and view. Our hosts were very helpful, both in making us comfortable and giving us suggestions of where to go. We ate three times at Elizabeth/Margaret's, and should have made it four! You must walk their neighborhood and visit the library and go see the beautiful park and beach. Closer than we thought to Newport. And if you go soon, make sure you visit the Newport Art Museum for exhibits of some incredible local artists.

Deirdre was out of town during my stay, but was sure to alert me of her absence before my arrival. Her husband was there to greet me when I arrived. Check in was a breeze, and the room looked just as it appeared in the booking. The location is a convenient halfway point between Newport, RI and the Cape, and I would recommend this for any traveler looking to book near these locations. I enjoyed my stay in Fairhaven and have no negative comments to make about this listing.

This is great value, pet friendly with a great view of New Bedford Harbor!

Great room and everything we needed! A beautiful spot and nice landing place.

I really enjoyed my stay in Fairhaven. I am originally from Mattapoisett and wasn't familiar with this part of the town The proximity to the water is very nice. The room is very pleasnt and the bed comfortable. The bathroom is particularly nice with a lovely tiled shower stall. It was warm and muggy during my stay so i used the window air conditioner which is quite noisy and then at some point shuts off. This was the only downside. Access to room is from outside steps which i wouldnt want to do in winter. There is a lovely garden and i enjoyed talking there with Deirdre.I will be back.

We had a lovely stay with Deirdre in Fairhaven. The room overlooked the water and it was very cozy! The bed was super comfortable and the backyard was very nice to relax in. Deirdre was a great host - we wish we could have stayed longer!

Nice cozy place with a great view of the river.

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The room was exactly as pictured. Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

Description was very accurate

Lori and Jared were perfect hosts! They were very flexible in allowing me to drop off my suitcases before check-in time and also switched a night around to accommodate my change in plans. The doggies are friendly and easy to be around. Their house is beautifully restored and has a huge yard. The room and bathroom were clean and comfortable and there was lots of storage--2 closets and empty drawers in the dresser. The bathroom was equipped with nice towels and toiletries if I needed them. The house is located a block away from a family-owned convenience store that was selling Portuguese pastries and pork sandwiches. My daughter stayed with me the 2nd night,and we were able to take a good taxi service--Blue Bird in and around the Fairhaven/New Bedford area for $5-10 fare. This eliminated the need to rent a vehicle. When I return next year, I'd like to rent a bicycle to get around better-- I did lots of walking which was great since there are sidewalks everywhere. You won't be disappointed if you select this property!

Great place to stay. Beautiful house with everything you need in your room. Very comfortable bed. Great location. Lori is a great host and went above and beyond to help out when we accidentally left something in the room. I highly recommend this place. Thank You!

This is a really nice room and location: close to nice restaurants, there is a address book with all the places you can eat / drink close to the house that Lori did this is close to Newbedford and Cape Cod The room is really comfy and welcoming with all you need: even a small fridge and coffee maker. Lori and Jared are really nice people that won't intrude in your privacy. We highly recommend this place!

Nice and clean, and a great bed! Lori and her husband waited up late, on a Sunday evening, and made us feel very welcome. The bedroom is next to Lori and Jared, so it can feel a bit to close. It's an old charming house, with squeaky doors. So we heard every move, and I bet, so did they :) (it wasn't a problem, but might be nice to know) The fridge and complementary water was a lifesaver! We arrived late, and didn't have anything with us. Thank you, Lori! The dogs are too cute, and so well behaved! Adorable! :) We had a great stay, and would easily stay again. Thanks!

Great stay! Lori has a lovely home. The room was just as described; it was clean and very comfortable and had all the conveniences of an upscale hotel room. The location was great and Lori and her husband were great hosts. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

We had a great time staying with Lori! My boyfriend was in a sailing course all day but I spent the entire day at the house. The room is very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again if we were in town!

We stayed only one night with Paul & Heidi but still it was perfect! The house is full of beautiful old furniture and the bed in the Franklin room was the most comfortable I have ever slept in!!! Fairhaven is very small, relaxed and calm but still you can have a great meal e.g. at Elisabeths. The breakfast was delicious and plenty. We can recomend the Delano B&B without limitation.

It was an awesome stay! The building and garden were simply beautiful. The breakfast was awesome and everyone was extremely kind and informative. Definitely stay here.

We have stayed at a number of inns over the years and I can say unequivocally that Delano Homestead is among the best. The home itself is a jewel, lovingly restored, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. The best part of the stay however was the innkeeper Paul. He was polite, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We can't wait for a return visit. Don't miss this gem!

The host and caretaker were both very friendly and inviting. The accommodations were excellent. The Delano Home was exquisite and very comfortable. Breakfast helpings were more than we could ask for. The neighborhood was beautiful, especially the nearby library.

Great host! Very informative and gave us great recommendations ! Hope to go back soon and explore more

We were thoroughly pleased with our experience staying two nights mid-week at the Delano House B & B in Fairhaven, MA. We arrived later than planned and Paul graciously accommodated us in two rooms with two bathrooms, as needed. Both rooms were beautifully appointed with very comfortable king-size beds. One room had an en suite bath. Both baths were well stocked and easily accessible. We had forgotten to tell Paul we are gluten-free. I emailed him in the middle of the night before breakfast the next morning, not really expecting that much could be expected with such little notice. We were happily surprised when Heidi presented us with every possible option including GF granolas and breads and granola bars for the road. Fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, yogurt, coffee and tea -- everything was beautifully prepared and graciously offered. We felt right at home in this lovely historic setting. Paul and Heidi were each helpful, warm, and friendly. We expect you'll be very pleased with your stay here.

We ended up in Fairhaven really by mistake - a last minute change to our travel plans meant that we needed emergency accommodation at short notice. Paul was extremely quick to respond to our plea, and gave us a great offer. We loved Fairhaven & the surrounding area - amazing fishing, really, really great food & beer in Margaret's and fascinating story. The house itself is beautiful, old, perfectly clean & cosy, and Heidi looked after us so well. A definite recommendation if you wanted to get off the 'beaten New England track.'

it was such a surprise to find we were in such an historic house. It is a fantastic place to stay and Paul has set it up so you really feel special. The breakfast in the dining room was excellent and the room was spacious.

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Great experience and location. Looking forward to booking another trip!

Howe & Tim are amazing hosts. They did everything in their power to make our stay pleasant and convenient. They are fast to respond to any questions/concerns and they are great at giving directions and tips to what/where/how. They even shared a great location for us to go trick a treating with our three year old daughter for the first time. The experience was awesome all around for the entire family. Overall, we loved their cozy and charming nest by the water with fresh air and singing birds. Will definitely stop by again. Thank you for everything.

Dianne was super communicative and the house was clean, modern, and bright. Looking forward to staying at Serenity Now again!

Absolutely charming! Dianne was wonderfully accommodating and the house was so clean and comfortable. West Island is such a beautiful unspoiled scene, my family and I plan on making it one of our regular stops.

Our host was very pleasant and attentive. She went the extra mile to make us comfortable and welcome. The house and community were delightful summer vacation surroundings. And she is already planning some upgrades to make it even nicer.

West Island & Fairhaven Beach are hidden gems along the Massachusetts shore. Serenity Now is a surprisingly spacious, clean, well-organized & furnished haven only a half block from beach access. 6 of us enjoyed a 3- generation stay at Dianne's lovely cottage. She has thoughtfully provided a number of nice extra touches: board games, children's books, sand pails, beach chairs, charcoal grill, folding chairs & even an outdoor clothes line with a clothespin bag near the exterior shower. We heartily recommend Serenity Now & hope to return in the future.

My family had a wonderful time at Dianne's cottage! The kids (ages 1 and 3) enjoyed the beach toys and indoor toys and the cottage was the perfect size for our little family. The cottage feels tranquil and rustic by was really only a few moments away from local stores and an amazing playground at the local elementary school.

Words can not describe this house!!!! From the moment we pulled in we knew we were at "serenity now". The house was so New England. So clean and fresh and the view to the bay was phenomenal. Dianne was a wonderful host. Always available within minutes to answer any question we had. I almost hate leaving a good review because then everyone will want to stay there. Felt like it was own little secret slice of paradise. Thank you Dianne for an amazing stay in your home. Boston and the surrounding area was an experience we will never forget!

The cottage was very neat and clean. The windows were open for the wonderful sea breeze. The beach was within walking distance (although it wasn't so close that a car would be out of the question.) There is also a general store on the island. The loft space and air mattress were perfect for our 14 year old daughter. I loved reading Dianne's bookshelves! We would have loved to have been able to stay longer.

Dianne's cottage was just great! It truly is a hidden gem that is named properly as "Serenity Now". The home is a perfect getaway for a small family and seems more spacious than one would imagine. The home is VERY clean, has all that you need inside and outdoors to truly enjoy the beach atmosphere. We did not meet Dianne, but it was easy to communicate with her via text or phone and she was a perfect host checking in on us to make sure we arrived ok and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again when visiting in Fairhaven, MA!

Judy's place was perfect! Everything was even better than in the pictures. The deck was spectacular with gorgeous sunsets/sunrises! Tons of comfortable seating. Easy access to swimming in the water which was sandy and shallow. The house had all the appliances we needed and it was clean and comfortable. Judy was a great host as well. She replied quickly to any questions and was great to work with. Our vacation was absolutely perfect in her slice of heaven! Go here!! You won't be disappointed.

Judy's place is very nice. The water views are amazing.

No puc dir prou sobre la nostra estada a la casa de la Judy. Va ser més enllà impecable, i la ubicació no podria ser millor. La coberta i les vistes són per morir-se. La casa no falta en absolut en les comoditats i és perfecte per a una curta escapada o més temps. Amb ganes de tornar!

Judy was a great host. Her home was beautiful and clean and we were blown away by the view. From all windows in the back of the house, all you see is water! The highlight for us was the expansive deck with lots of lounge furniture. We sat out there as much as we could, and loved the sunsets! The house is located in a convenient area of Fairhaven, close to restaurants and shops. The beach at Judy's house is rocky and shallow, even at high tide. It is not great for swimming, but a blast for kayaking, looking at crabs and fish, and simply appreciating the beauty of the ocean from every angle. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed.

We had a great stay at Judy's place! The view is breathtaking. Waking up everyday with the water view really make our trip worth it. We can not wait to come back to her place when the weather is warmer. The house has two floors, first floor with two bedrooms (one queen bed and one king bed) and nice size living room and kitchen. We love the large kitchen table to have our meal and the TV with the entertainment system. Great Bose surrounded sound system, you can connect PC with HDMI cable or use Spotify to play the music directly from your phone with their receiver. The floor is mostly wooden/tiles on the first floor, we would suggest people bring slipper or flip flop to walk around the house. Lower floor has two rooms with two twin beds each. The house is very clean when we arrive, there are ice cubes already made. Bathroom has towels in different size to use. There are a lot of kitchen equipments (coffee machines, waffle maker, can opener etc) but not that much of condiments or cooking essential (cooking oil, salt, pepper) so we had to purchase some at the nearby market which is very short drive. The neighbor is very quiet and there are Walmart and a couple different supermarket nearby. We love the balcony in the back. The house is very cozy and relax. We really enjoyed the stay at Judy's and she is very responsive via text message. Boston, Cape Cod, Newport RI is all about 1 hour away of drive. Perfect location for our getaway trip, we would definitely recommend Judy's place.

Gran lloc per reunir-se i visitar. La cuina tenia tot el que necessitàvem i la vista era impressionant. Els llits són còmodes. Li agradaria venir quan podríem utilitzar la coberta.

Wow. The best way to describe our stay. Linda was great and very hospitable. If we needed anything she was just a phone call away. The neighborhood is beautiful with lots of beach homes. The house is exactly how I picture a home on the cape with the nautical decor and a great view. There is plenty to do between the kayaks, bocci ball court, beach, and the huge lawn. We had no reason to leave the island. Five out of five stars for sure. If the place is available, book it asap!

Fabulous stay at Linda's cozy cottage on a quiet island near Fairhaven and New Bedford. She was very clear in her communications and we found everything we needed. Loved the bocce court, little beach and the kayaks (did a little tour of the bay and marina in about an hour). Inside, the kitchen is well appointed and we cooked breakfast and dinner easily every day. Lots of space for 5 people and relatively baby-proof for our active crawler (under supervision of course). No air con so we opened the windows to take in the sea breeze. Wifi is strong and hot water was continuous (outdoor shower too!). Recommend that future guests remember to bring 2 sheets and pillowcases, we only had flat sheets so used t shirts for pillowcases haha. The inside shower is tiny so if you are there at a nice time of year, use the outdoor shower. Having use of the laundry was great. Overall, I would come back to stay again, it was a great base to explore from and only 1 hrs drive from Cape Cod.

Linda and Bob were amazing. We decided to go on a last minute trip to the cape and Linda responded the day of. She was always available anytime we needed anything. The house was amazing and the perfect getaway out of Boston. Would love to visit again!

We loved staying at this house. Seven of us stayed over a weekend. We loved that it had a huge lawn with bocci, was right on the beach, and that Linda let us use her kayaks and bikes. We all fit around the kitchen table and porch table, which was nice for times we didn't want to be outside. The WiFi worked fine. Oh, also not to be neglected is the awesome outdoor shower! (There is one inside too, but if the weather is nice the outdoor one is much better!) The beach is pebbly/has she'll bits and the ocean is pretty seaweedy, so don't expect to be able to roll around in the tide. We did brave the seaweedy parts though and if you can walk past the shells, the water is quite warm. Overall, we had a great weekend and would definitely recommend it.

Linda's home in Fairhaven was the perfect ladies getaway! If you are looking for a place to have a relaxing beachside weekend, this is the place. The most amazing sunsets can be seen from the large back porch, there is plenty of space to accommodate 8 with some people in the living room, looking out over the water. It would be great for a large family or a group of friends, we have already started discussing returning next year and even letting the men come for part of the vacation since it was so fantastic! The kitchen is equipped with anything you might need. The only downside was how long it took to get to restaurants, 15-20 minutes, but that's part of what makes west island such a nice getaway from the busyness of normal life. The bottom line, book this place right now, you won't be disappointed!

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We had a perfect stay in this nice and cosy house. It is very well equipped, clean and calm. The pictures describe it very well. We enjoyed a lot seeing the sunset on the terrace. The surroundings are very quiet. It is a perfect location to discover RI and have some rest at the same time. Olga was a great host, paying attention to all details to make our stay very enjoyable. We do recommend a lot this house and wish we could have stayed longer in holidays!

Alice and Jim were consummate hosts. They helped us in advance of our trip (even tested their blender for us) and took great care of us during the trip, while also giving us our privacy. The beach cottage is adorable, homey, and walking distance to beaches, nature park, general store and clam shack/ice cream. It was perfect for our family with a five year old and infant. Highly recommend!! The only things to note are there is no privacy in the house. One bedroom is adjacent to the other with a door between and all doors (including bathroom) are folding type doors. It was not a problem for us, but others may want more privacy. Also, the master bed had an absolutely enormous pillow top and felt like a water bed. That's personal preference, just sharing.

Greg was the perfect host during our stay at the beautiful Compass Rose Cottage. He had everything set up perfectly for our arrival -- some delicious treats in the fridge (including gluten-free crackers, which he got after he contacted us in advance to ask about allergies!) and a spotless house. The cottage is decorated beautifully, with a lovely nautical vibe to make you feel right at home in the Cape. West Island is also a perfect spot for a summer getaway. The beaches are quiet, and there's a fantastic dog-friendly beach that's a short walk from the cottage where our dog played for hours off his leash, and no one cared at all. Greg was also immensely helpful in the lead up to our stay, offering us great suggestions of things to do and places to eat. He recommended Oxford Creamery, which was sadly closed at the time we tried to go, but we can also recommend Barlow's Clam Shack about 30 mins away down the coast! This is also the perfect spot if you're looking to head for a quick day trip to Nantucket or MV -- ferries leave from nearby New Bedford. All in all, we cannot recommend the Compass Rose Cottage highly enough. Greg has everything prepared for you to have a perfect and relaxing stay, plus you can avoid some of the traffic and crowds further east in the Cape. We'd come back in a heartbeat! Thanks, Greg!

We had a fantastic stay at Compass Rose. Greg was a fabulous host from the moment we booked the cottage all the way until our departure. The place was immaculate and well stocked. The cottage had a welcome book with a curated list of things to do, places to go & and restaurants to dine. When we arrived and realized we'd forgotten a gate for the dog, Greg was prompt to bring one over (along with a bottle of wine to welcome us). The neighborhood is quiet & friendly. We brought along our mid-sized dog and she was in good company on the island. West Island is a true island in that it is not heavily trafficked by people or cars. Our kids could bike in the streets without fear of many cars zooming by. The beaches were quiet and clean. There is a general store at the end of the block which was well stocked considering its size. Their prices were very reasonable too. However, if you really needed to get to a supermarket, it was only a 15 minute drive off the island. The cottage is centrally located and we were able to take day trips to Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard. Our family of 4 returned home tanned & well rested. Do yourself a favor and book this place. You won't regret it.

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